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Saturday, October 26, 2024

GardenDC Podcast Episode 216: Fierce Flora

In this episode, we talk with Susan Pell, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden, about plants that fight back. The plant profile is on Holiday Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on 12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhouse from Christy Page of Green Prints.

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If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 33: Flinging with the Garden Tourist

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-33-us-botanic.html

~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening

https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/10/gardendc-podcast-episode-77-goth.html

This episode is archived at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/episodes/Fierce-Flora-e2q5e21

Show Notes: 01:20 - Welcome Susan Bell, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden 01:37 - Susan updates what’s been going on with her since the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Botanic Garden in 2020 03:09 - A bit about the U.S. Botanic Garden and their new exhibit, Fierce Flora (www.usbg.gov/visit/exhibits/fierce-flora-tales-survival-and-demise) 04:36 - The location/setting of Fierce Flora 05:24 - Susan discusses how the exhibit connects to our everyday lives 06:21 - Susan talks about the multi-sensory aspect of Fierce Flora 07:11 - Is Fierce Flora appropriate for all ages? 07:47 - Susan discusses how Fierce Flora appeals to all people, even those who aren’t huge plant fans 10:10 - Selfie stations at the exhibit help educate people on plant identification 11:31 - Susan discusses the importance of understanding different plants and their benefits/purposes 12:41 - Differences between spines/spikes/thorns/prickles 14:20 - Susan discusses glochids 16:19 - Susan talks about plant hairs 17:38 - Susan discusses pointy features on seeds 19:37 - How burrs inspired the creation of Velcro 20:08 - Plant defenses against herbivores 21:20 - Kathy and Susan talk about dark leaves 24:33 - Susan discusses how plants defend themselves against other plants 26:15 - Susan talks about Carnivorous plants 29:04 - Venus fly trap 29:59 - Bladderwort 31:40 - Susan talks about toxic plants 34:10 - Kathy and Susan discuss Jimsonweed 35:35 - Autumn crocus and colchicine 35:59 - Kathy and Susan discuss the importance of knowing which plants are safe to have around babies and pet 37:02 - Dispelling the misinformation around Poinsettias and Aroids 38:41 - Plants with oxalate that have a sour taste 40:09 - Kathy and Susan talk about eating hot peppers 41:29 - Susan discusses plants in the Nightshade family 42:50 - Pokeweed 43:02 - Susan talks about the Cashew tree 44:31 - Susan discusses rashes that people get from plants 46:45 - The importance of plant identification 47:55 - How can listeners find out more about the U.S. Botanic Garden or contact Susan? (www.usbg.gov/) 50:47 - Schlumbergera (Holiday Cactus) Plant Profile 53:01 - What’s new in the garden this week? Beautiful color on the Pink Muhly grass and picking the last of the zucchinis and peppers 53:30 - Garden tips of the week? Use bulb augers to speed up your planting and pot your spring bulbs up now for earlier indoor blooms 54:17 - Washington Gardener October issue is out! (washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/10/) 55:07 - Upcoming local gardening events: Gardener’s Focus Program on Specialty Mums, Eco-savvy Gardening Fair, and Fall Colors Tram Tour 56:30 - 12 Things to Grow in Your Greenhouse this Winter 1:00:33 - Thank you for listening! Become a supporter

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz
Interview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary Intrater
Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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Saturday, October 02, 2021

GardenDC Podcast Episode 77: Goth Gardening

In this episode, we talk with Emily Suzanne Zobel, Mikaela Boley, and Rachel J. Rhodes of The Garden Thyme Podcast, all about Goth Gardens. The plant profile is on Turtlehead (Chelone) and I share what's going on locally and in my garden.


From left to right, Mikaela Boley, Emily Zobel, and Rachel Rhodes
Photo credit: Chase Potter 

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EPISODE LENGTH: 1:12:02 00:41 Meet Emily, Mikaela, and Rachel, and learn about their Garden Thyme Podcast! 03:57 “My specialty is native plants, and I’m pretty crazy about it, so that’s what I end up talking a lot about” — Mikaela 05:47 The trio and Kathy talk about “non-organic” Halloween decorations for your garden 07:22 “I leave mine up literally until I get the … strongly worded letter from the city saying if I don’t take down my decorations, I’m going to get fined” — Emily, on decorating for Halloween 07:36 All about spiders! 07:47 Orb spiders are one of the most active spiders this time of year 09:35 “[It] looks like it belongs out of Super Mario or something!” — Mikaela, on the spiny orb weaver 10:37 The “home invader” wolf spider is Rachel’s favorite autumn spider 12:17 The “not-so-good little spider,” the black widow, is the only native Maryland spider that has a venomous reaction for people 16:29 How to add poisonous plants to your Halloween garden — safely! 17:38 Rachel talks about Boneset, a perennial plant that was used to be used to treat cases of the flu, fevers, and a cold 19:11 “I can’t help with that, guys. I’m the wrong type of doctor!” — The trio talks about getting emergency calls when people accidentally consume poisonous plants or get stung 20:17 Trust Mikaela, don’t eat “even a little bit” of the spotted water hemlock 22:05 “It’s hard to figure them out, and one bite can kill you” — Emily, on mushrooms 23:00 Although “a little tricky to buy commercially and put in your garden,” there are plenty of mushrooms that are Halloween-themed, like the Deadly Angel and Dead Man’s Fingers 27:20 Mikaela talks about the Giant Hogweed, which made news when its sap was causing injury to people 30:25 “My biggest battle right now is with the White Snakeroot” — Rachel 33:00 Plants that are both spooky AND delicious! 33:16 There are plenty of dark-colored edibles, like dark opal basil, indigo tomato, and eggplant 34:59 The classic Halloween decorations — gourds, pumpkins, and squashes — come in many different and nonconventional shapes, sizes, and colors! 35:34 Costume idea: the “Promiscuous Squash” 39:33 How to use seed heads and other garden elements for spooky ornamental decoration 39:51 Ever noticed snapdragon seeds look just like miniature skulls? 43:51 Channel your inner “angst” with black walnut ink 44:51 Dark-colored corn and fruits have “anthocyanins,” which is an antioxidant, so you can be on theme AND have a healthy snack 47:58 All about gothic flowers to plant for Halloween 48:07 Types of celosias to choose from, such as the cockscomb, which resembles a brain! 49:09 Rachel’s newfound favorite is the jumbo diamondhead 53:47 Mums, although know for their bright, joyful colors, can be sprayed a dark color for the spooky season 54:58 “No pun intended, it has roots in the history of pagan and Christian storytelling” — Mikaela, on the significance of yew tree plantings in cemeteries 58:33 Snakes are great pest control and are “a sign of a really good, healthy ecosystem” — Emily 1:00:48 You may find other creatures in your garden this time of year, like moths and racoons, but don’t panic — they’re not there to hurt you, and they can help spook up your garden! 1:04:33 You can contact the Garden Thyme Podcast trio by email (umegardenpodcast@gmail.com) or on Facebook 1:05:57 Learn about the turtle beak-shaped flower of the Turtle Head in this week’s Plant Profile! 1:07:38 Garden updates: blooming toad lily, lettuce seedlings sprouting, and tomatoes and peppers slowing down  
1:08:30 Upcoming events: Homestead Gardens talk, American Irish Society regional meeting, Daylily Society annual event, Tudor Place extended hours

Episode Credits: Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz Interview Edits: Charlotte Crook Show Notes: Melena DiNenna

The episode is posted at: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/episodes/Episode-77---Goth-Gardening-e182bh4

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